Foreign aid received from governments and private foundations in IFAD
IFAD: Foreign aid received from governments and private foundations was 421.91 million constant 2024 US$ in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
421.91 million constant 2024 US$
Change on year
up 51.6%
Rank
5th
of 7 groups
All-time high
983.01 million constant 2024 US$
in 1982
All-time low
30.28 million constant 2024 US$
in 1981
Years of data
49
1976–2024
Foreign aid received from governments and private foundations in IFAD, 1976–2024
Source: OECD (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in constant 2024 US$.
Analysis
The most recent figure for foreign aid received from governments and private foundations in IFAD is 421.91 million constant 2024 US$, measured in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 51.6% on the previous year and up 38.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, foreign aid received from governments and private foundations in IFAD peaked at 983.01 million constant 2024 US$ in 1982 and was at its lowest, 30.28 million constant 2024 US$, in 1981.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Foreign aid received from governments and private foundations in IFAD, year by year
| Year | constant 2024 US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1976 | 42.43 million constant 2024 US$ | — |
| 1977 | 460.03 million constant 2024 US$ | +984.3% |
| 1978 | 618.47 million constant 2024 US$ | +34.4% |
| 1979 | 439.80 million constant 2024 US$ | -28.9% |
| 1980 | 171.31 million constant 2024 US$ | -61.0% |
| 1981 | 30.28 million constant 2024 US$ | -82.3% |
| 1982 | 983.01 million constant 2024 US$ | +3146.0% |
| 1983 | 570.02 million constant 2024 US$ | -42.0% |
| 1984 | 449.60 million constant 2024 US$ | -21.1% |
| 1985 | 286.24 million constant 2024 US$ | -36.3% |
| 1986 | 439.75 million constant 2024 US$ | +53.6% |
| 1987 | 454.02 million constant 2024 US$ | +3.2% |
| 1988 | 258.64 million constant 2024 US$ | -43.0% |
| 1989 | 212.14 million constant 2024 US$ | -18.0% |
| 1990 | 228.01 million constant 2024 US$ | +7.5% |
| 1991 | 252.44 million constant 2024 US$ | +10.7% |
| 1992 | 239.07 million constant 2024 US$ | -5.3% |
| 1993 | 111.32 million constant 2024 US$ | -53.4% |
| 1994 | 79.09 million constant 2024 US$ | -29.0% |
| 1995 | 126.93 million constant 2024 US$ | +60.5% |
| 1996 | 93.37 million constant 2024 US$ | -26.4% |
| 1997 | 186.88 million constant 2024 US$ | +100.2% |
| 1998 | 120.57 million constant 2024 US$ | -35.5% |
| 1999 | 102.56 million constant 2024 US$ | -14.9% |
| 2000 | 101.34 million constant 2024 US$ | -1.2% |
| 2001 | 175.44 million constant 2024 US$ | +73.1% |
| 2002 | 163.33 million constant 2024 US$ | -6.9% |
| 2003 | 182.97 million constant 2024 US$ | +12.0% |
| 2004 | 269.47 million constant 2024 US$ | +47.3% |
| 2005 | 131.87 million constant 2024 US$ | -51.1% |
| 2006 | 202.03 million constant 2024 US$ | +53.2% |
| 2007 | 355.80 million constant 2024 US$ | +76.1% |
| 2008 | 173.61 million constant 2024 US$ | -51.2% |
| 2009 | 323.87 million constant 2024 US$ | +86.6% |
| 2010 | 354.00 million constant 2024 US$ | +9.3% |
| 2011 | 253.30 million constant 2024 US$ | -28.4% |
| 2012 | 267.71 million constant 2024 US$ | +5.7% |
| 2013 | 360.99 million constant 2024 US$ | +34.8% |
| 2014 | 303.94 million constant 2024 US$ | -15.8% |
| 2015 | 202.63 million constant 2024 US$ | -33.3% |
| 2016 | 304.28 million constant 2024 US$ | +50.2% |
| 2017 | 350.23 million constant 2024 US$ | +15.1% |
| 2018 | 368.56 million constant 2024 US$ | +5.2% |
| 2019 | 602.93 million constant 2024 US$ | +63.6% |
| 2020 | 256.26 million constant 2024 US$ | -57.5% |
| 2021 | 388.01 million constant 2024 US$ | +51.4% |
| 2022 | 314.43 million constant 2024 US$ | -19.0% |
| 2023 | 278.28 million constant 2024 US$ | -11.5% |
| 2024 | 421.91 million constant 2024 US$ | +51.6% |
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Foreign aid received from governments and private foundations in IFAD changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | +3146.0% | 30.28 million constant 2024 US$ | 983.01 million constant 2024 US$ |
| 1977 | +984.3% | 42.43 million constant 2024 US$ | 460.03 million constant 2024 US$ |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 390.18 million constant 2024 US$ | 42.43 million constant 2024 US$ | 618.47 million constant 2024 US$ | 4 |
| 1980s | 385.50 million constant 2024 US$ | 30.28 million constant 2024 US$ | 983.01 million constant 2024 US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 154.02 million constant 2024 US$ | 79.09 million constant 2024 US$ | 252.44 million constant 2024 US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 207.97 million constant 2024 US$ | 101.34 million constant 2024 US$ | 355.80 million constant 2024 US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 336.86 million constant 2024 US$ | 202.63 million constant 2024 US$ | 602.93 million constant 2024 US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 331.78 million constant 2024 US$ | 256.26 million constant 2024 US$ | 421.91 million constant 2024 US$ | 5 |
Countries ranked near IFAD
- 2 Syria 8.16 billion constant 2024 US$ compare
- 3 Ethiopia 7.81 billion constant 2024 US$ compare
- 4 Bangladesh 5.10 billion constant 2024 US$ compare
- 5 Pakistan 4.64 billion constant 2024 US$ compare
- 6 Palestine 4.33 billion constant 2024 US$ compare
- 7 Nigeria 4.13 billion constant 2024 US$ compare
- 8 Israel 4.10 billion constant 2024 US$ compare
More reference data data for IFAD
- Foreign aid received 421.91 million constant 2024 US$ (2024)
- Foreign aid received as grants and concessional loans 238.77 million constant 2024 US$ (2024)
- Foreign aid received by income group 421.91 million constant 2024 US$ (2024)
- Foreign aid received by income group, annual growth rate 51.62 % change on previous year (2024)
- Foreign aid received from governments and private foundations, annual 51.62 % change on previous year (2024)
- Foreign aid received as grants and concessional loans, annual growth 50.65 % change on previous year (2024)
- Foreign aid received, annual growth rate 51.62 % change on previous year (2024)
- Foreign aid given 403.93 million constant 2024 US$ (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is foreign aid received from governments and private foundations in IFAD?
- Foreign aid received from governments and private foundations in IFAD was 421.91 million constant 2024 US$ in 2024, according to OECD (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest foreign aid received from governments and private foundations recorded in IFAD?
- The highest recorded value was 983.01 million constant 2024 US$ in 1982.
- What is the lowest foreign aid received from governments and private foundations recorded in IFAD?
- The lowest recorded value was 30.28 million constant 2024 US$ in 1981.
- How does IFAD rank for foreign aid received from governments and private foundations?
- IFAD ranks 5th out of 7 groups with data for 2024.
- Is foreign aid received from governments and private foundations rising or falling in IFAD?
- Over the last ten years it is up 38.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this IFAD data come from?
- The figures come from OECD (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Foreign aid received from governments and private foundations. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Official development assistance (ODA) is defined as government aid designed to promote the economic development and welfare of developing countries. Monetary aid is estimated as net disbursements. This data is expressed in US dollars. It is adjusted for inflation.